Major Industry Definitions

Natural Resources and Mining: Consists of operations engaged in growing crops, raising or catching animals, harvesting timber, well operations, extracting minerals and liquids, and all related mining and farming support activities.

Construction: Consists of operations engaged in the construction of buildings and engineering projects, such as highways and utility systems, and the preparation of sites for construction.

Manufacturing: Consists of operations engaged in the transformation or assembly of raw materials and components into new products.

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities: Consists of operations engaged in the retail sale of goods to consumers, the wholesale of goods, the transportation of goods and people, the warehousing of goods, and the utility provision of electric power, natural gas, steam, water, and sewage removal. Transportation includes air, rail, water, road, and pipeline.

Professional and Business Services: Consists of operations engaged in specialized and support services, including legal, accounting, architecture, engineering, computer systems, management, office administration, document preparation, security, and cleaning.

Health Services and Private Education: Consists of operations engaged in the provision of education and health services, including private schools, colleges, training centers, hospitals, doctors’ offices, social work, and childcare.